Scope and limitations of confidentiality

Be sure that jurisdictional policies address the scope and limitations of confidentiality as it relates to the examination process and with whom information can be legally and ethically shared. The confidentiality of records (as well as forensic evidence and photographic and video images) is intricately linked to the scope of patients’ consent. Members of a SART or other collaborating responders should inform victims of the scope of confidentiality with each responder and be cautious not to exceed the limits of victim consent.


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